Marofototra

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Marofototra
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Marofototra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°52′S48°10′E / 20.867°S 48.167°E / -20.867; 48.167
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Mananjary
Elevation
[1]
79 m (259 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
 • Total
15,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Marofototra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananjary, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in the 2001 commune census. [2]

Primary and junior level secondary education is available in town. 98% of the commune's population is engaged in farming. The most important crops are cassava and rice, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and coffee. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. [2]

References and notes

  1. ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

20°52′S48°10′E / 20.867°S 48.167°E / -20.867; 48.167


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